This special edition focuses on state updates, highlighting the incredible work happening across the country to advance midwifery care, expand licensure, and strengthen advocacy efforts. We are thrilled to see so much momentum building at the state level and can’t wait to share these updates with you.

Thank you for staying engaged—your support and involvement make all the difference!

The year 2025 brings a shift in leadership at all levels of government and with it, policy changes that may have significant impacts on midwives and the communities we serve. This election ignites many complex issues, evoking a range of emotions as we collectively navigate what these changes mean for ourselves, our families, loved ones, our profession, and our scope of practice.

2025 New updates in midwifery news + research.

Tis the Season for Well-Deserved Rest

To the CPMs who may miss family time this season because they’ve made themselves available to support a birth.

To the birth center owners who have carefully planned coverage for their practice, ensuring the entire team—who have more than earned time off—can rest.

To the educators who have thoughtfully crafted next year’s curriculum with care and precision.

And to the CPM students driving across the country with a small child in tow after dedicating countless unpaid hours to their calling.

We see you.

Black Women’s Reproductive Health and Sexuality: A Holistic Public Health Approach:

NACPM is thrilled to celebrate the recognition of Black Women’s Reproductive Health and Sexuality as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice, the review service of the Association of College and Research Libraries.

The Black Maternal Health Caucus recently shared several important opportunities to get involved in advancing health equity through new initiatives and advisory committees. These initiatives aim to address systemic barriers, improve outcomes, and expand education and leadership in maternal and child health.

These opportunities are critical steps toward addressing health disparities and ensuring equitable maternal and child healthcare. We encourage schools, organizations, and individuals in our community to explore these programs and apply or nominate candidates where applicable.

The incoming Legislative and Policy Advisor has an exciting opportunity to support the growth of integration of the CPM profession at the state and federal level. In support of the ED and the board, the Legislative and Policy Advisor will be essential in helping to forward innovation in perinatal health equity and reproductive justice.

New updates in midwifery news + research.

As election season approaches, it’s important to remember that your vote has a direct impact on the future of midwifery and maternal health in the U.S. The decisions made by elected officials shape which bills are introduced and passed, determining how midwifery is recognized at the state level and integrated into federal healthcare systems like Medicaid and TRICARE.

We are excited to announce a special opportunity to enhance your skills and earn CEUs! For a limited time, our CEU-eligible webinars are available at a 50% discount. 

Midwifery and maternal health in the news

As we enter the final quarter of 2024, NACPM reflects on the progress we’ve made and the bold steps ahead as we plan for 2025. We are called to move forward with intention, shedding the weight of scarcity, inadequacy, and imposter syndrome. Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) are at a critical juncture.

Hello! My name is Tamara Trinidad González, I am a Certified Professional Midwife in Puerto Rico and I am part of the NACPM Board of Directors. We are currently in our annual Bigger Table Fund campaign, which is a very important monetary fund that allows us to create, and expand access to cover the costs of the certification and licensure exam, especially for communities of color, indigenous communities and also LGBTIQ+ communities.